Day 5: Build Mastery:
This skill only requires that you pick something to do that is at least somewhat challenging given where you are in your journey at the moment. It might mean finally getting the closet cleaned out and organized.
Pick something that feels only slightly out of reach or challenging. It can be a housework task, an arts and crafts project, or making an important phone call that you’ve been putting off.
Once you’ve completed it, you’ve practiced the skill of building mastery. Notice how you feel. Often times, we experience a sense of accomplishment and relief. When we feel more accomplished, we are more likely to continue behaving effectively rather than sabotaging our efforts.
Source(s):
Stop Sabotaging: A 31 Day DBT Challenge to Change Your Life
by Debbie Corso